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Materials Science & Engineering: Materials Engineering MS

Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering

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Is this program right for you?

As a student in the accelerated master’s materials engineering program you can choose from four focus areas designed to give you a deeper understanding of the materials engineering specialty that aligns with your career and personal goals. In one year, you’ll graduate with the specialized knowledge to further your career in the field of materials science.

  • Accelerated and course-based, so you graduate in one year, with no thesis required
  • Choose your focus area: Nanomaterials and Nanoengineering, Engineering Materials and Processes, Semiconductor Materials and Manufacturing for Microelectronics, or Computation and Artificial Intelligence in Materials Engineering
  • Network and work alongside faculty and alumni who care about your success

Education that works for you

Build a comprehensive and applied knowledge base for materials engineering with the UW–Madison accelerated MS in Materials Science and Engineering.

Program type

Master’s degree

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Degree awarded

Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering

Commitment

3 semesters

Tuition

$1,200 per credit

Format

Accelerated

Fast-paced program with higher course load

Face-to-face

On-campus, in-person courses

Credits

30 graduate credits

Admission terms

Program admits for fall and summer terms

STEM opt eligible

Yes

International eligibility

Yes

Application deadlines

Summer 2025

  • Deadline: December 15, 2024

Fall 2025

  • Deadline: December 15, 2024

Summer 2026

  • Deadline: December 15, 2025
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Program requirements

All applicants must:

  • Have a bachelor of science in the physical sciences or engineering from an accredited institution
  • Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
  • Submit evidence of English language proficiency, if applicable. See the Graduate School Requirements for more information

Ideal applicants will:

  • Have taken mathematics through differential equations, at least one year each of general physics and chemistry, a course in physical chemistry or modern physics, and an elementary course in properties of materials. If not, these courses must be made up as soon as possible after entering the program

Application materials required

  • Online application
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of purpose
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation

For complete application details visit UW–Madison’s Guide →

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Results that work for you

Materials Science & Engineering: Materials Engineering MS

$104,100

Median salary in 2023

Job titles

  • Materials engineers
  • Materials and process engineers
  • Characterization engineers
  • Metallurgists
  • Metallurgical engineers
  • Welding engineers
  • Polymer engineers

Top industries

  • Architectural, Engineering, and Related Service
  • Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
  • Federal Government, Civilian
  • Scientific Research and Development Services
  • Management of Companies and Enterprises
  • Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing

Top employers

  • RTX
  • Northrop Grumman
  • SpaceX
  • Boeing
  • Bristol Myers Squibb
  • Blue Origin
  • Freeport-McMoRan
  • Honeywell

13.7%

Projected growth from 2020–2032. Source: Lightcast™ 2023.

#9

graduate ranking among U.S. public universities

U.S. News & World Report, 2024

What you’ll learn

Push the boundaries of materials science with the Materials Science & Engineering: Materials Engineering program. Delve into cutting-edge topics like nanomaterials, artificial intelligence and semiconductor design to engineer the future.

For complete curricular details visit UW-Madison’s Guide →
  • Nanomaterials
  • Nanoengineering
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Semiconductors
  • Microelectronics

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